Indulge in the delightful combination of floral lavender and rich chocolate chips with these Lavender Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies are a perfect balance of sweet and herbaceous flavors, making them a unique treat for any occasion.
Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Incorporate lavender and dry ingredients: Stir in dried lavender, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Add chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips.
Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Be sure to use culinary-grade dried lavender for safe and pleasant flavor.
For a stronger lavender aroma, infuse the butter with lavender by gently warming it with the flowers and straining before use.